Railways open pre-fee lead in cricket match
Railways faced Geraldton in the opening local pre feeleeship clash on Saturday. Dito Kelly dominated with bat, scoring 14 runs off four boundaries before dismissal, while early wickets and quirky spell details followed as the scoreboard lists scattered names like Barker, Stoker, Fe Stores, and Bal with uncertain line breaks.
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Railways
Geraldton
Wit Kote
Dito Kelly
Kelly
Sagt
Correspondence to the Editor on city finances and past elections
A reader objects to the paper's minutes claiming a public meeting was misreported and recalls a prior mayoral election incident at the railway station. The letter discusses a loan seven years prior, rate reductions, and praise for the finance committee members Hamerford, Aston, and Grimiah for their prudent handling.
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Co. Hamerford
Aston
Grimiah
Municipal Debates Highlight City Governance Questions
A crowded gathering last Saturday saw Meewars Dooley and Bartlett press for municipal reform in Geraldton. They sparred with critics over powers under the Municipalities Act, with discussions on council duties, housing, and the legality of proposed town enterprises.
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Dooley
Bartlett
Peema
Geraldton
Donley
Couney
Roney
Newts
Weony
Vourn
Rte
Municipal Elections Debate On Council Service
A reader attacks the letter writer as a whiner and accuses Common Citizen of treachery. The author challenges ratepayers to judge by polling day and asks Common Citizen to explain the bi weekly rubbish service after a contract change.
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Ignea
Best Botthed Ale is xpie Pha try ttl aoe
Best Botthed Ale is a cryptic phrase in an OCR fragment. The readable bits point to a beverage name and a person or event, but many words are garbled. The item appears as a compact, unclear note rather than a complete report.
Debate Over Council Contracts and Alleged Favoritism
A citizen letter questions council procurement, noting a contractor’s private tie to a past project. It asks why a stone supplier was chosen without public tender, and whether the same council favored private contracts, including costs around £150 to £200. The piece questions Mayor Ure and officials, implying inconsistent handling of accounts and need for scrutiny.
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Couincillors
Tute
Ureh
Urety
Amite
Latur
Ude
Demperet
Momey
Is Ddnt
Smart
Deine
Wauht
Geraldton
Sivert
Labor candidates push municipal reform in windy rally
In Geraktton two Labour candidates, Mears B Pooley and F C Bartlett, urged ratepayers to back municipal reform. Dooley defended public control over water supply and housing, criticizing private contracts. Bartlett urged consistent Labour policy and warned voters of class need for working people. A public meeting was scheduled to discuss Labour plans.
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Dooley
Labor Party
Geraktton Ned
Tn Miow
Toy Municipal
Taolee
Dietriet
Tarsi
Nteeni
Indiana
Hartnett
Fond
Gorskiton
Alwaye
Dr. Smart
Munici
Perth
Premientie
Mr. Finlay
Mr. Dooley
Mr. Donley
Geraktton
Tir
Ieee
Sind
Br. Bartlett
Rowley
Br. Bactlett
Muricinaire
Pirewett
Invalins warlvalled Pure Bracdy by Hans Irvine
Warvalled phrase appears to mix names and corrupted terms. The readable bits reference Hans Irvine and a Pure Bracdy item framed as warlike or celebrated, but exact event, date, or organization cannot be determined from the fragment.
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Hans Irvine
Telegram Sparks Portrait Prompt From Wife Twins News
A traveler receives a telegram from his wife stating twins this morning with a cryptic exchange about a portrait. The dialogue includes remarks on painting a portrait to about two thirds width and a quip about a fire extinguisher not used, with playful jests about purchases and recklessness.
Wolfe Schnapts Reputation Murk Hurts Living Tone
A murky case surrounds Wolfe Schnapt, with living tone damaged and reputation at stake as the system struggles to maintain integrity. The issue highlights concerns over reliability and trust within the organization.
Royal Commission urged over Newcastle arrests
TELEGRAD Inter-State reports WEW South Wales calls for a royal commission to probe the arrests at Newcastle. Peter Bowling spoke at a demonstration in his honor, urging the inquiry into the matter and noting records and convictions tied to colleagues. The Full Court affirmed the death sentence appeal of Thomas Brown, convicting him of criminal assault leading to Faith May Witton’s death.
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Sydney
Peter Bowling
Newcastle
Himnels
New~ Castle
Hig Colleaggure
Thomas Brown
Cai
Faith
Education Proposals Attract Wade Endorsements
Mr Wade spoke yesterday on Education proposals and praised the Mandater for Favoation. He noted Mr afitthorpe and Udom recommended themselves by presenting a copy of the document he had shown to the electorate two months ago.
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Sydney
Wade
Afitthorpe
Government Stock Declines Amid Rate Cut Rumors
Sydney reports Mr Carmichael, assistant treasurer, stated the present government aims to lower local rates to 34 percent. He asserts the move follows warrants, with the rate of interest in the locale reduced from 34 percent amid ongoing policy shifts by the ministry.
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Sydney
Somay
Carmichael
Trea
Government quartz crushing milla proposed for miners
Sydney Sunday. Mr Exiten minister for mime has under consideration establishing a government quartz crushing mill for the benefit of miners working practically abandoned goldfields.
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Sydney
Exiten
Mime
Ganeda Australia Vista Compared With Chile Agriculturally
A brief note compares Ganeda Australia with Chile from an agricultural viewpoint noting relative advantages and climate impacts for crops and farming practices. The comparison cites general trends rather than specific data or figures.
Malaria Control Measures Spread in Victoria Area
Officials from the agricultural department in Victoria Melbourne initiated Sunday Eorogetic actions to curb the spread of Trish ly prevalent diseases. Under the direction of the Minister for Agriculture, malaria dumps are to be set in the affected districts to prevent the disease from spreading into the general crop.
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Melbourne
Agricultural Department
Notte
Minner For Agriculture
Snr
Frozen Wear Export in Melbourne on Sunday
A Melbourne export sale item titled Frozen Wear Export drew attention this Sunday as buyers eyed a shipment described as jambe ani with an official value listed at $11,000. Local merchants noted strong demand for fashion items and accessories.
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Melbourne
Referenda to be held in April in Meldoushe
Sunday vote uncertainty drifts over the Federal referenda set for April in Meldoushe. Voters fear the new law may come into force on the same day, affecting local and national outcomes.
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Meldoushe
Aue
Benny Nostee
New Zealand Court Finds Inconsistent Beruba Seaman Testimony
Wellington Sunday reports Olaf Aanersen, a crew member aboard the German barque Beruba Boekubn, alleging cruel treatment. authorities doubt his account. Chief Justice Ulna notes that from available evidence Aanersen’s statements cannot be relied upon.
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Wellington
Toyuries
South Africans Hold Early Edge in Adelaide Test
South Africa opened their innings at Adelaide on a rough track with Tipscusing, as the first five wickets fell for 35 before a stubborn innings of 150 minutes. South Australia were all out for 181, with Rehwarz bowling tightly.
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Adelaide
Taday
Mans
Gromey Bowtie
Rehwarzwevera
Telegrams outline branch for railway construction
Telegrams state a new branch will operate under the Home Affairs Department for railway construction, separate from the current Works Office. It is to begin immediately to prepare quantities for the Kalgoorlie Portuguesa route while referred to a committee for support and ready to start once Parliament funds are allocated.
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Home Affairs Department
Kalgoorlie-Portuguesa
Tiie
Street Riot Breaks Out During Guy Fawkes Celebrations
A riot erupted as police clashed with a crowd at a public place on Saturday night. A man attacked Clarke on the head and another officer was struck by a bottle. plainclothes constable Keene detained the offender. the crowd dispersed only after a forceful retreat by police and a peppering of crackers from the firing crowd. fire brigade responded to fires.
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Adelmde
Ghemele Em
Clarke
Keene
Cruwi
Al'their
Mountain Queen mine sale and Perth town auction
A note from Southern Grosse reports leases near Lor be caleiy and a rush west of Corinthian with uncertain warrants. The Mountain Queen mine was sold to Bewick, Surviog, and 1 i Hg yn in Rig tt fe hus for £13,000. Bulliineh Exr and Macktrind, including Abe Bulitinet, are linked to the purchase. Bullineh town lots are set for sale in Perth on Saturday.
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Mountain Queen
Ty Bewick
Perth
Bookmakers in Trouble in Perth Warrant Arrests
Perth bookmakers Peter Hutton Sirney Lancaster and Chas Ghipert were arrested on a warrant on Saturday for frequenting a public place to bet. Rumor spread that other bookmakers in prominent venues were almost arrested, but the rumor had no foundation.
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Perth
Peter Hutton
Sirney
Lancaster
Chas. Ghipert
Fire injures boy at home and hospital admission
A youth named Gibeum suffered severe burns after a fit at the parents residence. He was brought to the Cur Hospital where he was admitted in critical condition. An epileptic seizure caused the incident and both legs were burned in the blaze.
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Gibeum
Cur
Jegn
The Great Fingal Spark at Kernetla Mine
Reading fragments describe a Great Fingal event at the Kernetla mine with a fire on a Thursday. The noise and details suggest a dramatic incident affecting the mine operations and nearby locale. Further readable bits mention CUE Mowlay and Antacloot frewvoh ow by as part of the scattered OCR.
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Kernetla
Government records display attendance and exhibition
A government document outlines requirements for recording both attendance and an exhibition. It notes procedures to chronicle participants and events, emphasizing accurate tallying of attendees and the showcased items within official timeframes.
Palace Gardens to Show New Olympia Pictures Tonight
A lineup at Palace Gardens Pibscersidstreet features Olympia photos headlined by The Marked Time showing a mother’s attempt to protect her son from burglary. Other titles include Pictureque Feature Venice and Through the Holy Land with deluxe tinted images, plus dramatic and comic shorts and performances by Richards the mute contortionist.
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Olympia Pictures
Palace Gardens
Cief
Thris
Venice
Holy Land
Enebracy
Tontotini
Lotgtins
Te Giel
Tonio
Richards
Iis
Watsons Begin New Life Far From Old Home
Mr and Mrs Z Watson and family prepare to leave their old area and move elsewhere Mrs Wasson has already moved and the rest of the family will follow in a fortuneint to settle in a new place.
Saturday half holiday reform debate in Sydney stalls
A long fragment discusses the inauguration of a statutory measure in Sydney aimed at extending a Saturday half holiday. It notes general public acceptance, warnings about tram and shop schedules, and the impact on workers, with calls to preserve the late week rest and avoid fostering bad shopping habits. The piece references labor leaders and public sentiment about the new order.
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Halltolidliy
Sydawry
Kern
Bitin Coulee
Abe Wade
Kong
Artat
Meitaurie
Reicha
Ancain Praple
Gore
Nsw
Inspection of Meat Appoints District Officer in Geraldton
A district officer has been appointed inspector for meat under the Health Act and amendments. The role covers all meat for human consumption, duties include postmortem and ante mortem inspection, and enforcement of wholesale and retail slaughterhouse regulations. Violations include improper removal of carcasses, unauthorised alteration of carcass parts, and sale of condemned meat.
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H. Nathan
Geraldton Siniret
Central Reordat Health
Hue
Ube
Lalent
Typ Occupier
Miereottan
Elowsire
Jay
le Lnipettarr
Extracted fragment summarizes an 19th century animal disposal rule
Insufficient readable facts. The fragment references an examination by an inspector and sterilisation of knives after the burying of deceased animals, with unclear wording and potential transcription errors.
Body Found Near Day Dawn inquest to be held
Coroner reports the body found about ten miles from Day Dawn in a paddock near the river. The deceased, a man identified as Sunee dune, was around 70 years old and had lived in New South Wales. An inquest will be held to determine the cause of death.
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Fortescue
Dawe
Moerhan
Unter Bank
Bern Mimsieg
Dawn Pater
Yner
Cini Banke
Cue
Police Court Monday November 7 Case Dismissed
Fragmentary police court notes state case dismissed against a defendant in a Sunday event. Names and details are garbled but reference to Liquor Act and a party or visitors are mentioned with unclear roles.
Milles Appears In Tur Theatre Case At Quiet Street
On a October evening Mille appeared with Me A T Mille at the theater in Tur, where a crowd gathered near the bar. Witnesses testified that a confrontation occurred as patrons attempted to restrain others, with discussions of drinking and loitering noted among attendees and a licensee Roberts questioned about the incident.
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A. T. Mille
Titan
Ree
Stom
Ugmer
Berths
Walsh
Walsit
Wala
Waterine
Cunningham
Conningham
Murray
Damier Wratt
Thomas Cray
Roberts
Walth
Towake
Lee
Comningham
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Barker
Twicketa Ie
Urce
Messrs
Dooley and
Bart
Telegrad
Inter-State
WEW South Wales
Thomas
Brown
MR. Wade
Government
Milla
MR. Edden
Ats Ganeda, Australia
Vista
Chila
Victoria
WEW Zealand
South Australia
inter-National Cricket
Aprica
Guy Fawkes
Rydney
If Nathan
Sir Prudent
Star Pen Manufacturing Coy
Holborn
London
DY Koola
Burns, Philp & Coy., Ltd
Fussell
Fraparvera— Buns, Fully © Co.,ltd
Duncan, Pheaton & CO
Metane
Rayinntut Gre
Wwleged Sunday Thang
Thomax Roberts
MeFi Wilson
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